Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
288426

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 70 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000287758

Common Names

  • Psychotria sumatrensis
  • Sumatrensis Psychotria
  • Sumatrensis Wild Coffee

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Description

Psychotria sumatrensis (also called Sumatran Wild Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical wet, moist, and dry forests. It has simple, opposite leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Psychotria sumatrensis has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a food source and as a source of dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psychotria sumatrensis is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psychotria sumatrensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Psychotria sumatrensis

Psychotria sumatrensis is native to tropical America and can be found in moist forests and along streams in Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Psychotria sumatrensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psychotria sumatrensis?

Psychotria sumatrensis

What is the family of Psychotria sumatrensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Psychotria sumatrensis?

Sumatran wild coffee

Species in the Psychotria genus

Psychotria abdita, Psychotria aborensis, Psychotria abouabouensis, Psychotria acreana, Psychotria acuminatissima, Psychotria acutiflora, Psychotria adafoana, Psychotria adamsonii, Psychotria adenophylla, Psychotria aemulans, Psychotria agamae, Psychotria aganosmifolia, Psychotria aguilarii, Psychotria alainii, Psychotria alaotrensis, Psychotria alatipes, Psychotria alba, Psychotria albicaulis, Psychotria albomarginata, Psychotria alemquerensis, Psychotria alfaroana, Psychotria alibertioides, Psychotria alluviorum, Psychotria alpestris, Psychotria alsophila, Psychotria alticola, Psychotria altiplanensis, Psychotria amaracarpoides, Psychotria ambohimitombensis, Psychotria amboniana, Psychotria amieuensis, Psychotria ammericola, Psychotria ampla, Psychotria amplifrons, Psychotria amplissima, Psychotria amplithyrsa, Psychotria ampullacea, Psychotria anamallayana, Psychotria anartiothrix, Psychotria anceps, Psychotria andaiensis, Psychotria andamanica, Psychotria andersonii, Psychotria andevorantensis, Psychotria anemothyrsus, Psychotria angulata, Psychotria angustata, Psychotria anisocephala, Psychotria ankasensis, Psychotria antenniformis,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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